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| What Morgantown is like for active adults |
| Morgantown, West Virginia is a unique and understated community for retirement. Home to the West Virginia University, its 28,000 students are a major influence on the community. Cost of living is low and recreational activities in the nearby mountains, the Monongahela River, and Cheat Lake are extraordinary. There is a nice downtown and an emerging high tech business center. Median age is very low - 24 years of age. Chosen as one of 5 Designated Retirement Communities within West Virginia. Morgantown has been ranked with number of other awards from major magazines including best Boomtown City, Smartest Place to Live, Hottest City, etc. Pittsburgh, PA is only 75 miles away. Photo of Morgantown and Monongahela River courtesy of Wikipedia and Jae69376. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
There appear to be some continuing care communities in the area. There are a number of old neighborhoods in the city such as Suncrest and Sunnyside.
Housing costs are about average. According to City-Data.com the median home selling price in late 2012 was about $170,000, close to the national median. Property taxes are low, much less than $1000 on average. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| University of West Virginia - Chosen as a "Designated Retirement Community" by the State of West Virginia - Cheat Lake - Great outdoor recreation - Livable college town - Low crime - Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium - Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park - Pedestrian Walking and Recreational Trails System |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| A bit isolated and hard to get to. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
People who like living in a vibrant college town. Also, folks who like living close to plenty of outdoor recreation in the form of mountains, lakes, and rivers. Morgantown is above average in walkability when compared to other towns. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Education, health care, high tech. Unemployment is lower than national average. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Morgantown is located in northern West Virginia near the Ohio and Pennsylvania borders. The area is hilly. The average January temperature is about 30 and the average July temperature is in the low 70s. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
Core Arboretum; Metropolitan Theatre (former vaudeville house); The Warner Theatre; Morgantown Arts Center (MAC); WVU Creative Arts Center |
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| Crime |
| The crime rate is lower than the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| West Virginia University Hospital and Monongalia County are both here. |
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| Transportation |
| The U.S. Department of Transportation built an experimental personal rapid transit system in the city in the 1970's. The Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) has been in use since 1975. Morgantown Muni Airport is in town, and Pittsburgh's Allegheny Airport is about 50 miles away. I 79 goes through town |
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Facts about MORGANTOWN
- State: WV
- Environment: Rural,College Town,Mountain,Outdoor Oriented,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 0-24
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 7 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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